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Reputation Building
Success means connecting with the wider team. There is no right way to do this, but many wrong ways. Investing in the small things can pay huge dividends.
Geoff Anderson
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Ethics
Doing what is right seems to be a challenge for many, even some of the gatekeepers.
Product Management Optimism
An optimistic view is required in product management, even when everything turns to crap. The things we tell ourselves.
Wishful Thinking
My weekly reminder of how inadequate I am.
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Software Business Models
The recent announcement that Broadcom intends to acquire VMWare reminded me of a lunchtime chat with the CEO of my company.
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Certification and Product Management
A take from a product manager for certifications and how they may or may not map to roles like Product Management. Here, we define what a certification is, and why they are valued. Part 1
The slippery definition of Product Manager
One of the challenges to the role is that different organizations have very different expectations, and desires for the people who fill the role.
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The Attributes of a Product Manager
What makes a good product manager? No perfect list of attributes exists, but there are many common traits that help someone become successful.
Almost there - the Migration
Moving to Substack wasn't difficult, but it wasn't completely painless. Some observations, and a request
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Thankful for Product Management
Looking back at two and a half decades in product management, and realizing how blessed I have been to have landed where I have.
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The power of "I don't know"
When you don't know something, admit it. Honestly, it will be OK. The alternatives will damage your credibility, and hamper your reputation.
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That would be a hard NO
A staple of product management is the pursuit of adjacent markets. But sometimes, that just doesn't work